I dealt with tonsil stones my entire adult life. An ENT told me the only answer was to have my tonsils removed. That can be a dangerous procedure for an adult. About six months ago, I started gargling with warm salt water every night before going to bed. I HAVEN'T HAD A TONSIL STONE SINCE. Gargling with warm salt water is easier and much safer than having your tonsils removed.
Thank you because I have the same issue. I had ear infections and strep as a child constantly. I have had stones since I was 12. Unfortunately no one thought maybe we should remove the tonsils so as an adult it’s so frustrating and when they are deep I feel pressure in my ears. I will start trying the salt at night as well.
Same. I had strep throat numerous times as a child. I hope garling with salt water works as well for you as it has for me. Such a simple, low-cost, easy solution--every night after you brush your teeth, gargle with warm salt water. I haven't had one tonsil stone since I started doing it. Wish you the best!@@Mermaidlife97
I couldn't even find a doctor to diagnose what was causing our daughter's terrible breath. She suffered for years. I also couldn't convince them to remove her tonsils, although they were extremely big. She was even having problems at night breathing! Finally when we w went to have her wisdom teeth extracted, the oral surgeon said he couldn't put her under due to the fact that she has an extremely small airway. She tried the gas but went into a panic. We returned to her doctor, who sent us to an ENT. She was immediately scheduled for surgery. When removed, not only were they extremely big but had many black stones. Since she is so much better, getting adequate sleep and the bad breath disappeared! I don't know why the professionals didn't notice this sooner. Only due to your video am i 100 % sure what was causing her terrible breath! Thanks
Why didn’t you simply take her to a different dr when the first one said no? Professionals & “experts” are just people, no smarter than anyone else. I don’t know why more people, especially parents, don’t think for themselves and advocate for their kids. Second and third opinions are a “thing”. Do your own research, find a dr who is on the same wavelength as you and don’t just take the first answer from the first person in a white coat.
@@questionresearch8721 I was reading about the mouth breathing/facial structure as well. Crazy interesting. Our dd has stones on/off over last couple yrs. Used to directly correlate to mask wearing but now it seems to be a different animal. I'm reluctant to go ahead w/surgery to remove bc of the importance of the tonsils. Trying to find a local naturopath ENT 4 a 2nd opinion.
@@Foxie770 just remember to not tell that doctor your seeking another opinion, based on many experiences I’ve read many parents have been reported to CPS by those doctors because they believe themselves to be Gods and will remove a happy child from their safe home just to keep their reputation.
FINALLY an accurate explanation! Every Dr. I have asked about this says it's old food caught in the pits of the tonsil. I knew it was the body working internally, clearing out something nasty. Thank you again Dr. Berg for all your shared wisdom!
Mine said the same. I pushed/pressed them out with my finger and warm water gargling when they show up. They are gross, but I'm glad my tonsils are doing their job!
@@matilda4406 I stopped eating broccoli and cauliflower tops. I eat just the stems (like the spear part of Broccoli spears). If you break open the stones you can sometimes see a tiny piece of broccoli floret bud. That's why they say it's food. Videos I looked up before said that broccoli and cauliflower were a no go. That's why I eliminated them for a time. But I started to crave broccoli and started eating just the stems. The stems don't seam to cause the stones. Turns out that some people even eat the leaves of the broccoli plant. But Dr. Berk's explanation makes more sense to me. I think the food gets caught because the bacteria previously irritated the tonsils allowing for more open areas for the food to get caught. I think they are present but perhaps not the cause. I'm going to try what Dr Berk said. It sure would be nice to eat regular broccoli florets again. But first, I need to get that bacteria under control.
This may help: rinse mouth well after EVERY meal and drink water to wash away any additional debris or food particles. Gargle rigorously with warm salt water helps too.
Tonsils stones come from internal, if you are in good health you won't have tonsil stones, if you have tonsil stones you need to take a long hard look at yourself and figure out where your diet and health is going wrong.
@@calholli I agree! I used to get a lot of tonsillitis and every doctor told me to gargle with salt water and then one doctor said baking soda works better than salt. I tried it and it did work better for me.
I go through periods where I eat a lot of dairy for a while and then don't. I also have periods where I don't have tonsil stones. I haven't paid attention to a possible relationship, but I'll have to going forward!
Same here! Ditched the dairy and the tonsil stones went away. Kind of sorry, because dairy is awesome and offers all kinds of tremendous nutrients. But so glad I figured out what was causing the tonsil stones.
Had these for years, but had unintentionally gotten rid of them through diet and lifestyle change. I had drastically cut carbs and dairy to combat high blood sugar and lose weight. Was also taking vitamin D3 to protect against COVID, along with B-Complex. And thinking on it, I've also had a drastic reduction in respiratory and sinus infections. Haven't had a single sick day since 2019.
+1 for carbs and dairy elimination. Cold showers and running during winter pretty much eliminate the chance of getting common cold. The only threat that remains are airborne viruses
Hello mr steve, i wanna ask that your partner ever pointed it out, im not comfortable kissing my partner because of how bad my breath may smell. Please tell me about your experience.
I am a part of the 10% that's gets tonsil stones. I absolutely HATE them! 😒 Fortunately, mine aren't very big when I get them, and they don't really cause my breath to stink. That said, I CAN feel them sometimes, and sometimes they come out at the most random moments... They also smell really gross. Not like rotten eggs (for me, anyway), but just gross. I really appreciate this video! Thank you! ❤️
My health drastically improved after I had my tonsils removed with fewer colds, fewer cases of sore throat, less severe allergies etc. Although I must say, there was an adjusting period of around 2-3 years after the surgery where I would be sick fairly often. After that, my immune system stabilized and I'm healthy AF!
I always thought of tonsils as the frontline against invaders. but they can also get sick(inflammation and infection) just like any cell, and as they get sick , you need resources to nurse them back up. If they're fully healthy though, I can only see the benefits of having them.
@@alexisgem3923 The first few days were really painful. Swallowing was agonizing. But after 2-3 weeks I could eat and drink anything, even spicy food. I'm glad I went through with it. No more tonsil stones and I get a sore throat maybe once a year or so. Everyone is different through.
@@bluebearie7230 yeah if your tonsils are healthy you're good. But once you start having holes in your tonsils from repeated infections (or even a single really bad infection) then they become a lightning rod for getting ill and you are better off getting them removed
I just passed one of these yesterday and had been dealing with intense cold-like symptoms the two days before then... How on earth did TH-cam know I needed to see this video today? Either way, thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Perfect timing!
When I was a late teenager, I had tonsil stones. My mother did not know what they were so she took me to the doctor. He did not tell us they were common, instead he said they needed to come out. He removed them. This is the truth, I never in my life had a sore throat, cold or respiratory infection until a couple of weeks after they removed them. Hindsight is 20/20. Back then almost everyone had their tonsils removed. Wish I still had mine.
I’m so glad to finally have a name for this. I’m now in my sixties but for so many years I endured this issue and I called it catarrh. Life long learner, thank you so much.
Me too. But in my 40s I finally threw up my hands and had my tonsils removed. Each medical provider I spoke with acted as if they never heard of it before. There are soooo many responses to this video, I don’t know why it isn’t classified as epidemic.
I used to get these all the damn time and got tonsillitis/strep throat about 3 or 4 times a year. I was miserable. Getting my tonsils removed was the best decision I've made in my life.
@@kemeyartusniki842 Dragon breath is a good name for it. You can pick them out with a qtip or toothpick. It eliminates the "dragon breath" once they are removed and you will feel alot better. too. I put up with this for 26 years. finally had my tonsils removed. No more sore throats. No more dragon breath.
I'm in my forties and a year ago I was laughing and coughed at the same time. I felt a stone hit my tongue. Of course I didn't know what it was. I made the mistake of smelling it and Oh my! It was the worst smell ever. Since then, it's only happened one other time, and I believe my diet has alot to with that. I'm so glad TH-cam is around to share this information and how to treat this.
I had very large tonsils as a kid. Always. I later learned that it’s a family trait (I’m adopted). It was getting tonsils stones that had me BEGGING to get my tonsils out at 17. The recovery was really easy for me. I’ve gotten sick significantly less each year and I noticed that my allergies have also gotten less severe. I also cut dairy and 100% recommend doing so for a myriad of benefits.
You have to differentiate between pasteurized and unpasteurized dairy. Processed foods cause all kinds of intolerances, imbalances and problems. If you are able to get the raw natural versions, you might get different results after you detox your system.
I have always had enlarged tonsils , they wanted to have them removed when I was a kid because I got strep so often I’m 21 now and keep getting tonsils stones ect and am seriously considering having my tonsils removed
Is dairy really that bad? I got my tonsils out about 6 days ago and I’ve been trying to eat less dairy, waiting for full recovery so I can go back to it :(
@@Dragon_warriors481 it really depends on your body. It’s a bad migraine trigger for me and also promotes phlegm which are both not what I want to be going on.
I used to have incredibly large tonsils, so big that if I stuck my tongue out they'd completely block my throat. I had big and small tonsil stones probably every week as a kid/teenager. Was never sick or had infections though. Eventually got tired of having to scoop them out of the cavities and the seriously awful smell that came with it and had them removed some years ago (at age 27+). Best thing I ever did! The surgeon came and spoke with me afterwards and told me that when she went to clamp down my tonsil before slicing, the whole thing "popped" and large amount of stones came spurting out 🤮She told me I had made the right decision, and I kinda wish I had done it sooner. The recovery was the most painful thing I've ever experienced (and I've been through some sh!t), but luckily it was short.
I used to get those every so often, and never knew what they were or what caused them. They would just all of a sudden appear, then disappear. They surely did smell horrible! Thank goodness it hasn't happened in years. Thank you Dr. Berg for the information.
A few times I've dislodged a tonsil stone with a deep, painful sneeze. The odor of one could knock you over so I took a sample to a Dr. to find out what it was. Unfortunately he didn't know but I figured it out thanks to the internet. Since cleaning up my diet I have not had another.
I've always had huge tonsils and I get these a couple of times a year. I figured out how to pop them out with the end of my toothbrush. I'm glad to finally hear an explanation as the Dr. said they were from food particles. I'll try cutting down on the carbs.
I used to get stones all the time as a teenager, I used to pop them out with a cotton bud and boy, did they stink. I was also on strong antibiotics for years because of severe acne, and discovered in my 20s that dairy was highly inflammatory for me. So many things we didn't know back then that too many doctors still don't know today.
I had these stones for most of my life. 3 months on keto was enough for my tonsils to shrink and the stones to disappear completely. I returned to my normal fruit-veggies-dairy-egg diet. But sweets and bread are rare guests on my table. No junk food, no restaurants for me.
@@ethanbarclay6292 I find joy in being healthy. You are nothing without your health. You will find little to no joy if you are sick because of bad health.
Honestly, since I started following your posts my trips to the doctor and chemist are now close to none. Thank you so much Dr Berg. You are amazing and awesome.
I take probiotics daily and it has IMMENSELY improved my overall health and also helped me to lose 37 pounds that I couldn’t get off even with diet and exercise. It melted stubborn fats from child bearing weight and dissolved my cellulite too.
I used to get tonsil stones very frequently, I had my Tonsil's out in my early thirties and it was the best thing I ever did. It was the end of my tonsil stones for good! :)
I had my tonsils out when I was 8 years old but I’ve never heard about this - it really amazes me. The things our bodies can come up with really, really amazes me!!!😱
@@besit6487I had those a couple times about 10 years ago. I thought it was food stuck back there! I picked it out with some tweezers. It was very difficult! I never seen them again.
I use to get tonsil stones all the time as a teenager. Once I gave up dairy milk, minimized cheese, & started drinking more water they stopped. Now I see them once in the blue moon. Usually when my allergies are flaring or I have a sinus infection.
I never knew what these were. Back when I was younger, I got a lot of these stones. I was always sick and always on antibiotics. I had tonsilitis, strep throat, sinus infections, and ear infections dozens of times. I haven't had these stones since I changed my diet over a decade ago. Thank you for the info.
I lived knowing about my tonsil stones for about 15 years of my life. I tried many many things, but nothing worked perfectly, until I get my tonsils removed. Only the tonsillectomy solved my problem definitely.
21 March 2022 - I had tonsil stones because of sinusitis in about late 1990s. I had them for years. But ever since I cleaned my tongue with tongue cleaner after brushing my teeth, the tonsil stones were gone. Tongue cleaner really helps me. 👍
@@nxtchpforme9154 ... Tongue Cleaner = Tongue Scraper. In the very old times, people used spoon to clean tongues. Nowadays there are so many varieties of tongue cleaners. I found the best one is the Guardian brand. I bought at Guardian Pharmacy, the price is about US$ 1, and it lasts for years.
It's interesting that I have always had this too and noticed it disappeared. After reading this, I realized it stopped after I started using my tongue scrapper religiously. So, yes I can attest to this.
Thank you so much for making informative videos to share with us. I’m 45 years old and I had never heard of tonsil stones until about 5 months ago. My Best Friend over the past 32 years had been sick and was treated with antibiotics….Shortly afterwards she developed Tonsil stones. On one occasion We were together when she removed 6 or so of them from around her tonsils. I had never seen anything like it. She said she has had them a few times in the past and I’m guessing she will likely have them again eventually. I’m going to send your video link to her.
My daughter digs them out on a regular basis. Doctors said when she was young there was nothing they could do about it. I have always felt bad for her having them and I think because she clears them out frequently she’s never had the bad breath associated with them.
@@syeannaaguilar8969 She’s 33 now but not one - not one Dr said she should have her tonsils removed! Poor thing used to throw up every morning when she started school. Dr said it was her sinuses draining while she slept. If the internet was at my disposal 27 years ago - I would have had the knowledge to be able to fight to have them taken out. And fight I would have.
Lived in Florida 16 years. Never got one. Moved to Alabama, got them every year. I think an environmental change will cause them. I learned to take a Q tip and slide down the side of my cheek, and to my throat to remove it. No gag when I am touching the cheek straight back to the throat. They've left craters in my tonsils.
Every dentist I go to has no idea how to remove them. I’m a hygienist and we never learned about them, we briefly discussed them and I essentially lead the class cause I was the only one who had them. They are the bane of my existence. I wish you had any offer on how to get rid of them aside from having your dentist remove them. I’ve worked for 5 dentists office and I am a dental professional, none of them knew anything about them or how to remove them.
I trained my tongue to go into cavities and scoop this thing out Also after having food, I always use my tongue to gauge if any residues accumulated in these regions.... Every time I get some residues after eating, I will just have a mouth rinse afterwards.
Hi there. I feel your pain. I am a dental hygienist, and I also get tonsil stones. What I have used with great success is a monoject irrigation syringe. It has the perfect curve to get into my tonsils. I fill it with water and flush either side multiple times until I don’t see any more stones come out. I try to do this at least once a month. Still haven’t figured out how to prevent formation. Trying a daily dental probiotic now as I’ve heard it can prevent them. Hope this helps! ❤
There is a guy on youtube that has videos on tonsil stones. I just watched his video (mix quarter tea spoons Himalayan sea salt, 2 table spoons ACV and 2 table spoons lemon juice in 16 oz. Water and gurgle (if you have gag like me). If not, best to go with a water pik and go after them. Daily rinse with warm water and salt for prevention. Good luck!
Good lord….my whole childhood just got explained in a few seconds. I used to absolutely SUFFER from sinus infections, UTI’s, and ear infections. I was also zinc, vitamin c, and dangerously vitamin d deficient. My tonsils were always large that every time I’d see the doctor or dentist they’d always comment on them. I’d always ask what these white and smelly things coming out of my tonsils were and they’d always say don’t worry about it, it’s normal. Now that I’m an adult I’ve decided to start taking vitamin c, d, zinc, and magnesium supplements just to help boost my immune system. I’ve noticed that I don’t get them very often anymore since I started taking the supplements. Once in a blue moon I’ll get one but it’s much smaller and has no smell to it. If only more doctors were more knowledgeable. 🤦🏻♂️😑
No need to hold him up to the nose. They smell pretty stinky. Sometimes they will even smell like poop. Especially if you get them out first thing in the morning. Poop, from the throat. Lol. Now I understand why a lot of the old men from my childhood had breath that smell like poop. Yuck. You could smell that stuff from 3 feet away.
My daughter had these many years ago, and around the time she had braces fitted, which was also when she had some sinus issues, which I believed were caused from the braces, which then caused stress & inflammation to her whole face. I took her to the doctors and she had NO idea what they were. Then it took a few more years to work it out ourselves. They caused her so much stress, and she was so self conscious.
My daughter had same thing. It was an awful time for her. So I understand what your daughter went thru and you too. I'm sorry our kids had it happen to them. We would ask her Dr and she just ignored us. Finally found one who understood what was going on and took out her tonsils. It was a terrible time for my daughter. But all is good now. Hope your daughter is doing good too.
I used to get these in my late teens or early twenties. I never had any idea what they were, thinking it was something I ate, but I would extract them myself. They never really bothered me physically, I just knew they didn't belong there. But way back then (I'm 60 now) was the last time I ever had one.
Some questions: 1) For the garlic, how often should I consume it? Should it be raw or cooked? How many cloves per day? 2) for the oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract how much and how often should we take those?
At least once per day you can add it to your cooking also follow a healthy hygiene practice of regularly brushing your teeth and gargling mouth wash or salt water after meals.
I had that before tonsillectomy. They smell so bad. I removed my tonsils and no regrets. I never have to deal with weekly sore throat anymore. Great video as always!!!
Had this problem for years and three doctors could not tell me what it was! Finally I realized for my body that they were worse when I ate eggs frequently; so I cut way back. Now hearing this I realize I was also a heavy carb eater in those days. Thanks so much for the insight.
Don't cook the eggs and they will be less problematic. Enjoy them by making mayonnaise with them. Also add to smoothies to improve texture of the drink. Always organic, no blood, and pasture raised, free to run, peck and scratch.
I tend to get tonsil stones shortly after eating sweet corn, mashed potatoes, or large amounts of dairy (cheese in particular). I hadn't even noticed how much this had dropped when I reduce the carb contents of my diet a couple years back!
I couldn’t stop mine so I just removed my tonsils. Best thing I ever did! The lack of bad breath gives you confidence that the tonsil stones take away completely.
Thank you Dr. Berg!🙏 I’ve wondered for years where those stones came from. My appendics ruptured when I was a child and according to my parents it nearly took my life. I fell unconscious after the rupture and woke up 2 days later unaware of what had happened; I was terrified at the unfamiliar surroundings, the needles in my arm, and the draining open wound from the surgery. I was on antibiotics intravenously and by injection around the clock for many days and I recall finishing my school year in the hospital. I was sickly from that point forward coming down with tonsillitis so regularly that the school sent me home and insisted that my parents have my tonsils removed before I’d be allowed to return. But my parents were against the surgery and simply waited awhile pretending to have had my tonsils removed and sent me back to school. Tonsillitis and tonsil stones became a very familiar part of my childhood until around 1975; that’s when I learned about vitamin c. After taking vitamin c for the first time I began to crave it and I’ve taken it ever since and since that time I haven’t had tonsillitis or tonsil stones. I now take garlic and oregano oil because I’m prone to UTIs but I guess that’s helping to protect me from other infections as well.
Blessing in disguise apparently, you’re living ahead of the curve by already being on that regimen.... immune system built like Fort Knox lol glad you’re here with us today and bless your parents for not removing your tonsils
How often are you taking the oil of oregano? What does your regimen look like? I’m curious because I recently heard of the benefits of oil of oregano and want to implement it
Not true. Mine were removed when one tonsil swelled and didn't recede, which impeded eating, breathing, and feeling a lump at the throat. 25 years later and I've had no issues and rarely ever get sick.
@@djmaxxhtx I think that is a very prudent and wise approach; especially when you hear Doctor’s say that they aren’t entirely sure of their function. I think it’s safe to assume in a body with so many complexities there is definitely a purpose. My health definitely went down hill after docs removed my appendix in ‘96. I often wondered if things might have been different if they had tried to save my appendix instead of taking it out with very little evidence that was what was causing my pain…
@@Funexpected I would like to have this conversation again, when you have 60 or more years. I am very grateful to have mine and that I have fought quite literally with hands and feet not to get them removed when I was a kid.
@@wordsleuth992 Just be careful and get second opinions if possible. I went to a dentist and just wanted a cleaning and they wanted to charge me $900 for a procedure. I did not have any pain. Went to a second office and was charged $30. 13 yrs later still no cavities and regular annual cleanings.
Mannnnn I get tonsil stones often.. The DR told me if I had my tonsils removed it was a 50/50 chance I’d still get them so I never removed my tonsils (unnecessary pain my opinion) but this video was needed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 THANK YOU
Dr. Berg is the BEST on YTube. I had this and never knew what it was. After following his advise on many topics over the years, I've come a long way as far as my health improvement. Thank You Dr. Berg for all your excellent videos! May our creator bless you and your family always. Cheers!
I used to get these constantly as a child. I was the oldest of 4 children and was brought up on a high carb and dairy diet. My mother made casseroles constantly for our meals which most of them consisted of white rice, white potatoes, or pasta, usually rice, probably because that was cheapest and easiest. She would also reserve some of the rice for next morning’s breakfast to warm with a little milk and sugar mixed together for our breakfast. The casseroles would have a scant amount of pieces of meat, usually some chicken, and also a few canned peas & carrots along with a can of cream of something soup to hold it together. We drank either water or milk every day. I gave up milk completely eventually after having my own children and learning all the reasons why it was not good for any of us, and the same about all the carbs, and even fruits, and turning to a ketogenic diet with more vegetables. Now after hearing all the reasons behind these “stones” that I used to dig out of my tonsils occasionally as a child, I realize I must have had horrible breath! I wish I would have known these things from Dr Berg much younger in life. I appreciate the difference you have made in my and my family’s lives in turning our family’s habits in a healthier direction.🌱❤️
I had these 20 years ago or so, and havent really had a lot since then. It’s interesting that you say that this has to do with the immune system-I was just diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
When I was 38, I had one huge tonsil stone and saw an ENT to have it removed. That ENT decided to remove only half of the affected tonsil, which ended up causing more issues later. He ended up closing his practice, so I had to see a new doc. The new ENT was furious 🔥the previous one only took half the tonsil out and went on a tirade- to me, the patient- talking badly about the doctor soOo fiercely that I was in a state of shock listening to him.👀 Evidently, they knew each other and had history between each other. Oh, and I was asked if I wanted to smell it... I opted not to experience tonsil stone reek. Ultimately had both tonsils fully removed and since I was a 38 yr old smoker, it took over a year to fully recover.
Only a suggestion; I had a big problem with tonsil stones during my childhood. My mother used to drop apple vinegar on them. That was a great solution.
Pulling coconut oil and gargling with it daily 5min has given me amazing results. And when I swish sea salt water 2-5min in my mouth after every meal and gargle the results were even better. I have no "morning breath" and the tonsil stones have not returned. I do brush my teeth 2x day.
Dr. Berg, you are a breath of fresh air. Modern doctors are such a disappointment. All they want to do is give you a pill that will make you come back for blood work all the time. You helped me understand my health issues and I see a huge improvement by using natural ingredients and changing my diet. I enjoy your videos, they are exactly what I look for in educational material. To the point, with no fluff. Thank you for all your helpful advice.
I don't get these as often as before. Usually if you keep your mouth hydrated both during the day and after doing your teeth before bed, these can be prevented very easily. A lack of hydration in the mouth is known to cause these as well, as the bacteria in the tonsils will actually remain there if oral hydration is not maintained. The remedies mentioned in the video are quite interesting too though! I hate having to push them out of my tonsils whenever I notice them inside them after swallowing something!
When I was young I was showing off and chewed a cigarette but then I coughed it up. My tonsils burned. After that I noticed pits in my tonsils. When I would get a sore throat doctors would tell me to eat salted potato chips because germs would get in those pits and they would be hard to get out. After a while what seemed like puss balls would plug up these pits or holes if I don’t drink enough water. Sometimes I had to take a paper clip to remove or dig out these puss balls that smelled terrible. They would hurt until removed. Sometimes I could simply cough and one would come flying out of my mouth onto my hand. Overtime doctors said my tonsils were rotting out. They told me that’s more common than I think. Nice to know I am not alone.
Best decision I ever made was getting my tonsils removed. I had the WORST tonsil stones that smelled like fecal matter, my tonsils were always inflamed and swollen and had a constant sore throat. The Dr. said he had never seen tonsils filled with so much puss. Helped me immensely.
@@blackstormer95 as someone who is in the ending stages of recovery from a tonsillectomy, yes, it does hurt, a lot. i don't want to scare you, and you should definitely get your tonsils removed if they are bothering you and causing problems, but the recovery caught me by surprise because I was not aware of bad it was, so i'm letting u know
@@ericaford1454 same situation.. I’m 43 and hv tonsils stones for past 2years and every rime I decid to get surgery I end up pushing it forward by the year . I’m so scared of recovery. I’m stressed 😩.. did you get it fone
I used to get these stones all the time. My Dr. had my tonsils removed to prevent them. I was 35 years old at the time. Interesting that my Dr. did not suggest a dietary change first. I was simply diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis.
@@sidthemyth mines have been out over 8 years. Infected tonsil compromise your immune system. I haven’t been sicks since and I only recently started eating healthy! The human body can adapt. I’m Covid proof lol. Health isn’t absolute, everyone isn’t genetically the same.
Same thing here. Went to the doc because of these things, got diagnosed with chronic tonsilitis, and got offered to remove the tonsils. I didn't though, as I wasn't too eager to cut parts of my body out. I still have the stones and clear them out once a week. Guess I should try garlic and to reduce carb/dairy intake. Kind of embarresing to say, but I never tried any other remedies because it didn't occur to me, since the doctor basically offered no options other than surgery. Just happened to stumble on this vid by accident.
I always wondered what that lump of white stink I would spit out every once in a while was! I always thought it was plaque buildup that got stuck under my tonsil! Rarely happened and hasn’t happened in over a decade now. Thanks for the info!
Ten years ago, I thought I was developing a tumor in the back of my throat. I couldn’t see anything, but I could feel it. Two nights before I had an appointment to see my doctor, I woke up with something in my mouth that felt huge. It was white, firm, and the size of a jawbreaker gum-ball. I wrapped it in a paper towel and went back to sleep. Next morning, it had shrunk to the size of a BB and had turned a rusty red. Doc said it was a tonsil stone. I was 65, always had great health (still do) and never get sick or get a sore throat, and I eat healthy. He thought it might be caused by an antibiotic for a sebaceous cyst that I had been on the month before. I have not had a tonsil stone since then.
I had my tonsils and adenoids removed when I was 6. Don't remember all the problems I had prior to their removal, but I have known many people over the years who had to regularly deal with problem tonsils so I am glad mine were removed.
I remember the first time I noticed a tonsil stone in my mouth. I was freaked out and thought I had a tooth growing out of my tonsils some how. When I googled it I found out about tonsil stones.
I got them a lot as a kid because i was constantly sick as a child and was on antibiotics a lot. I was always getting ear infections this makes so much sense
I had tonsilitis 18 times one year so my mom had my tonsils removed at 12. Looking back, it was caused by the stress of her abusive new husband that year. About six months ago, my doctor told me that my tonsils actually grew back! She said it happens some times. I love this channel. Oregano Oil is my go-to antibiotic (and Olive Leaf). They work absolute wonders.
My brother and I had our tonsils removed when I was nearly 4 and he was just 19 months younger than I. In my 30's my tonsils had grown back (though MUCH smaller)! I am 70 years old and have had only one bout of tonsillitis. I believe God put these organs in our bodies for a reason. We should treat them much better!
Do not worry, that part of your body is useless, some people have them very sensitive and get infected more than episodes/year. If you have more than 6 episodes/year is a must to get rid of them. Stress has nothing to do with your tonsils infections, the reason why you think that is because your mother took a good medical advise and removed them. After resection your infection stopped. It is a lot worse to get 10 time/ year antibiotics than to go trough 2 hours surgery to remove that useless tonsils.
I had tonsil stones as a child and into my teens, so I finally had my tonsils removed and they never came back again. It's been 18 yrs now. Best decision I made to get rid of them, but tonsil recovery surgery isn't fun and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy...
Yes! All through my childhood I had them too and bad recurring tonsillitis. Finally got them taken out about a year and a half ago. I don't regret it one bit! Haven't been sick since 👍🏼 but I do agree with you, recovery is brutal!
@@dani23dani85 Honestly, total it took about two and half weeks. The worst part for me was the terrible ear aches that came with it. My throat wasn't even that bad. Everyone is obviously different though.
I used to get tonsil stones all the freaking time - like every couple of weeks. Finally got my tonsils out at 30 (Drs wouldn't believe me). Best choice I've ever made. No more tonsil stones, very few sore throats.
I had tonsillitis all my childhood and into my 20's constantly. Like almost every other month, For some reason they refused to remove them. Well finally when I was 28 and serving in the military I got inflamed tonsils and touched the back of my throat with my finger and these "stones" exploded out of my tonsils leaving huge bleeding cavities. Was immediately admitted to hospital and had them removed. Long story short, I wish they had done it 20 yrs earlier and I wouldn;t have suffered this crap for 2 decades.
I have to agree with others in the comments! This is a wonderful explanation! Thank you so much! I have struggled with sinus and digestive issues my entire life and I'm now 31. This gives me hope to have a better understanding. I still deal with some debilitating symptoms at times. However thanks to people like you it has made me hopeful. I have a passion with health and wellness to help myself and others! I can't wait to heal myself and help others! God Bless you Dr. Berg🤍☺️🙏🏽
Me and my Husband were literally just talking about these five minutes ago.I have had chronic tonsillitis throughout my life and have had issues with these things off and on.I hack them up normally.I’ve never had to go to the doctor to get them removed.Since being on Keto,etc,haven’t had any issues with them..
I was born with unusually large tonsils and was sick with tonsil infections all the time. Back then, the Drs went through a period where they stopped removing them. So I suffered.. sick every week, missing school, class trips.. etc. Wasn't until i was about 24 i finally found a surgeon who was willing to take them out. I have not had a throat infection since. Or a sore throat. The tonsil stones I had were huge always. No regrets.
I always had giant bumpy tonsils and the nasty white stones but they were never hard. You could smush them. Man they smelled horrid. I had no idea they were common. Since going Gluten free my tonsils are normal size and never had a stone again.
I used to get tonsillitis commonly as a child. I also used to regularly get those whitish chunks in my tonsils. I remember working them out of my tonsils as young as 4th grade. After I got my tonsils taken out a few months before turning 18, my health was dramatically better. No more sore throats, tonsillitis, ear aches, etc. I think I've only been sick 3 or 4 times since they were taken out in the last 31 years. Side note, I'd asked them to save my tonsils so I could see them (blood, gore from surgical stuff never bothered me.... always wanted to be a veterinarian).... well, they didn't save them to show me because they were all full of puss..... and that was at a time where I felt well and healthy. So they were in bad condition.
I was responsible for a strep throat outbreak in basic training. Every time I went to the hospital on base about my throat problems, they would just give me motrin. Finally got them taken out in 2004 and haven't had a sore throat since. They warned me that my throat would be really sore after the surgery but the pain was nowhere near as bad as my strep and tonsillitis episodes.
that's my personal experience as well. I would get these grayish-looking stones all the time, in addition to at twice per year painful strep infections... sometimes will cough these stones out- they stink awul! But then I got my tonsils removed in 2013- no more sore throat, no stones, and I've been sick during this time no more than a couple of times.
i am watching this again, after you first posted it 9 months ago. i just picked up on something, i learned about a1c, the blood test, found out i was pre diabetic, i also learned, after having cancer (had to learn it on line, since no dr ever told me) that taking d3 and zinc are great fighters of bad bacteria so it makes sense that i no longer get tonsil stones. i dont have my tonsils, lost them as a kid, but they still find their way in there, and i have since figured out what they were. i also no longer get sinus or inner ear infections. i was getting them all the time as a kid and even an adult, into my 50’s. but taking better care to cut carbs and sugar way down and taking good vitamins and minerals, i think things are much better. also, so far, no cancer after over 5 years. and i had declined treatments, other than removal of the cancer. so far so good.
Love this explanation! I have always thought it was not food like everyone says. I get them on and off, sometimes it's liquid. At least now I know what they really are! I had chronic tonsil infections as a child.
I used to get these things since I was 5 years old. My mom couldn't get any answers as to what they were. Years later she found a homeopathic nutritionist and we finally got answers. He suggested I cut out all dairy and that solved my issues
That explains what I cough out from my mouth when I was a kid. My tonsil stone came out naturally. Glad to know this 'cause I've always been wondering what that was! Fortunately tho it never came back! Thank you for sharing the information ❤
My tonsils are much smaller now since I started removing these things with a cotton bud but they still gather and it's a regular thing I do. I love to prevent them completely.
I had this problem often as a kid. I was also very sickly since birth. As I got older sometimes I would cough them out or use a dental pick very carefully. I've gone to the doctor and showed them one and they said it was strep throat and told me to take antibiotics. I would get strep every year so I knew it wasn't that. As an adult I finally learned what they were actually called.
I used to have these as a teen and young adult.... thankfully my mom told me if you remove the important tonsils than bad bacteria goes into the body to affect other organs. I am a super healthy 65yr old! Thanks to common sense.
I've been dealing with this for years. I never had my tonsils removed so over time they have atrophied but left small pockets in the back of my throat. These pockets capture small pieces of food. Especially small chewed nut fragments which lodge somewhat deep in the pockets. Tonsil stones... well I guess could be so, but for me its totally deteriorating food fragments. I simply clean them out once every week or couple of weeks with a curved dental syringe used to clean tooth sockets after tooth extraction (dentist gives them to me for free). I fill the syringe with warm water and after brushing my teeth use a small flashlight to look into the pockets then direct the syringe generated stream of water to flush them out. That simple, works every time. Eliminates "medicine" breath instantly.
You talked about the microbiome. That's probably the most important thing for your health. A bad microbiome will produce toxins and let them pss though into your blood. So many food allergies are cured by fixing the microbiome! Mental issues as well! Some people have microbiomes so bad the fungus in their gut produces alcohol directly into their blood
I had a partial tonsillectomy some years ago because I had a horrible getting of a constant lump in my throat (trapped tonsilolith/cyst). When I came to after, the ENT surgeon who had seen hundreds/thousands of patients in her years of work tools me she had never seen tonsils like mine- describing them as long tubes instead of the normal glands others have. 🤷♀️
OH any gosh, I am so happy I ran into your Dr. Berg !! I get those all the time, I can feel when they are starting out, very uncomfortable and smells horrendous! I can’t tell you how happy I am to have come across this video. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us.
Me too!!! I’ve wondered how to even ask my doctor or my dentist!! I remove them on my own with a qtip.. usually have to push on the tonsil to get it all out!!
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I dealt with tonsil stones my entire adult life. An ENT told me the only answer was to have my tonsils removed. That can be a dangerous procedure for an adult. About six months ago, I started gargling with warm salt water every night before going to bed. I HAVEN'T HAD A TONSIL STONE SINCE. Gargling with warm salt water is easier and much safer than having your tonsils removed.
Thank you because I have the same issue. I had ear infections and strep as a child constantly. I have had stones since I was 12. Unfortunately no one thought maybe we should remove the tonsils so as an adult it’s so frustrating and when they are deep I feel pressure in my ears. I will start trying the salt at night as well.
Same. I had strep throat numerous times as a child. I hope garling with salt water works as well for you as it has for me. Such a simple, low-cost, easy solution--every night after you brush your teeth, gargle with warm salt water. I haven't had one tonsil stone since I started doing it. Wish you the best!@@Mermaidlife97
A Bonus is you also get healthy gums
Amen !!
@@Mermaidlife97hows the salt water working
Tonsil stones are one of those things that smell so bad you gotta take a second whiff
Lmao 🤣 and then you regret doing it! Hahaha
🤣🤣🤣 Why do we such things. Nothing changes second wiff.🤢
LOL... When it stinks so bad, you can't quite believe it, and have to take another whiff just to make sure..... :P
😂🤣 I cracked up, and then agreed...
I scraped mine off with a Qtip, don't remember what the doctor told me, but it didn't help...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This world needs more doctors like you. Thank you for being on TH-cam , because our primary doctors sadly just want us out the door.
"Doctor" this dude is larping on a degree he never got... carry on
@@stepdoc Jealous
@@stepdoc I am self taught on many things... it's amazing what medical journals entail, yet are never revered.
Weird
@@stepdoc are you one of those pill pushers for the big pharma?
I couldn't even find a doctor to diagnose what was causing our daughter's terrible breath. She suffered for years. I also couldn't convince them to remove her tonsils, although they were extremely big. She was even having problems at night breathing! Finally when we w went to have her wisdom teeth extracted, the oral surgeon said he couldn't put her under due to the fact that she has an extremely small airway. She tried the gas but went into a panic. We returned to her doctor, who sent us to an ENT. She was immediately scheduled for surgery. When removed, not only were they extremely big but had many black stones. Since she is so much better, getting adequate sleep and the bad breath disappeared! I don't know why the professionals didn't notice this sooner. Only due to your video am i 100 % sure what was causing her terrible breath! Thanks
Tonsil stones are normally off white/beige and even greenish. Never seen a black tonsil stone before but glad your daughter is better now either way
Why didn’t you simply take her to a different dr when the first one said no? Professionals & “experts” are just people, no smarter than anyone else. I don’t know why more people, especially parents, don’t think for themselves and advocate for their kids. Second and third opinions are a “thing”. Do your own research, find a dr who is on the same wavelength as you and don’t just take the first answer from the first person in a white coat.
I can understand some of them came out black. It's been in there so long. I just found out mouth breathing altars the facial structure.
@@questionresearch8721 I was reading about the mouth breathing/facial structure as well. Crazy interesting. Our dd has stones on/off over last couple yrs. Used to directly correlate to mask wearing but now it seems to be a different animal. I'm reluctant to go ahead w/surgery to remove bc of the importance of the tonsils. Trying to find a local naturopath ENT 4 a 2nd opinion.
@@Foxie770 just remember to not tell that doctor your seeking another opinion, based on many experiences I’ve read many parents have been reported to CPS by those doctors because they believe themselves to be Gods and will remove a happy child from their safe home just to keep their reputation.
FINALLY an accurate explanation!
Every Dr. I have asked about this says it's old food caught in the pits of the tonsil.
I knew it was the body working internally, clearing out something nasty.
Thank you again Dr. Berg for all your shared wisdom!
Mine said the same. I pushed/pressed them out with my finger and warm water gargling when they show up. They are gross, but I'm glad my tonsils are doing their job!
How on earth can a doctor say it's food caught? So unprofessional
For me it is food. I get them when I eat bread. Since I’ve been limiting carbs (thanks to dr. Berg) they don’t appear anymore.
@@matilda4406 probably because they don't know, but their egos are too big for them to say "I don't know", so they just guess.
@@matilda4406
I stopped eating broccoli and cauliflower tops.
I eat just the stems (like the spear part of Broccoli spears).
If you break open the stones you can sometimes see a tiny piece of broccoli floret bud.
That's why they say it's food.
Videos I looked up before said that broccoli and cauliflower were a no go.
That's why I eliminated them for a time.
But I started to crave broccoli and started eating just the stems.
The stems don't seam to cause the stones.
Turns out that some people even eat the leaves of the broccoli plant.
But Dr. Berk's explanation makes more sense to me.
I think the food gets caught because the bacteria previously irritated the tonsils allowing for more open areas for the food to get caught.
I think they are present but perhaps not the cause.
I'm going to try what Dr Berk said.
It sure would be nice to eat regular broccoli florets again.
But first, I need to get that bacteria under control.
This may help: rinse mouth well after EVERY meal and drink water to wash away any additional debris or food particles. Gargle rigorously with warm salt water helps too.
baking soda helps too.
Tonsils stones come from internal, if you are in good health you won't have tonsil stones, if you have tonsil stones you need to take a long hard look at yourself and figure out where your diet and health is going wrong.
@@calholli how does baking soda helps?
And how to use?
(From India).
@@calholli I agree! I used to get a lot of tonsillitis and every doctor told me to gargle with salt water and then one doctor said baking soda works better than salt. I tried it and it did work better for me.
@@saurabhkesharwani6143 I use about a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a glass of warm water. Gargle.
This video made me self-reflect and realize when I stopped consuming milk and other dairy, I stopped having tonsil stones. I haven't had them in years
I go through periods where I eat a lot of dairy for a while and then don't. I also have periods where I don't have tonsil stones. I haven't paid attention to a possible relationship, but I'll have to going forward!
Kid drinks zero milk and eats no cheese and gets stones
Same here! Ditched the dairy and the tonsil stones went away. Kind of sorry, because dairy is awesome and offers all kinds of tremendous nutrients. But so glad I figured out what was causing the tonsil stones.
Crazy how I have experienced this, and never had it checked and never even mentioned it to anyone…. Thanks for diagnosing it!
Had these for years, but had unintentionally gotten rid of them through diet and lifestyle change. I had drastically cut carbs and dairy to combat high blood sugar and lose weight. Was also taking vitamin D3 to protect against COVID, along with B-Complex. And thinking on it, I've also had a drastic reduction in respiratory and sinus infections. Haven't had a single sick day since 2019.
So cool 👍 how vitamin D were you taking daily? And how much access to sun do you have a day?
More likely you've not had a sick day since it became socially unacceptable for sick people to go out among the general population.
+1 for carbs and dairy elimination. Cold showers and running during winter pretty much eliminate the chance of getting common cold. The only threat that remains are airborne viruses
...same here...its amazing!!!...almost like magic lolol..
@@jrstf ...along with masking and social distancing.
I am 67 years old and have had these occasionally, mostly when I was younger. Until now, I never knew what these were! Thanks for posting this video.
Well now you know.
Yes, Lucky you.
It was a healthy diet long ago!!!
Nowadays with processed food almost everyone are getting these.
Same age, same experience.
Hello mr steve, i wanna ask that your partner ever pointed it out, im not comfortable kissing my partner because of how bad my breath may smell. Please tell me about your experience.
I am a part of the 10% that's gets tonsil stones. I absolutely HATE them! 😒 Fortunately, mine aren't very big when I get them, and they don't really cause my breath to stink. That said, I CAN feel them sometimes, and sometimes they come out at the most random moments... They also smell really gross. Not like rotten eggs (for me, anyway), but just gross.
I really appreciate this video! Thank you! ❤️
Could you able to find the cause of these stones and did you find any remedy ?
Same
I think mine came from chronic strep
They dont smell at all. Unless you have terrible hygiene
My health drastically improved after I had my tonsils removed with fewer colds, fewer cases of sore throat, less severe allergies etc. Although I must say, there was an adjusting period of around 2-3 years after the surgery where I would be sick fairly often. After that, my immune system stabilized and I'm healthy AF!
exact same trajectory for me, feels so good to be free of this reoccurring issue
I always thought of tonsils as the frontline against invaders. but they can also get sick(inflammation and infection) just like any cell, and as they get sick , you need resources to nurse them back up. If they're fully healthy though, I can only see the benefits of having them.
I want my tonsils removed already how long did it take for you to recover and did it hurt ? Thanks 😊
@@alexisgem3923 The first few days were really painful. Swallowing was agonizing. But after 2-3 weeks I could eat and drink anything, even spicy food. I'm glad I went through with it. No more tonsil stones and I get a sore throat maybe once a year or so. Everyone is different through.
@@bluebearie7230 yeah if your tonsils are healthy you're good. But once you start having holes in your tonsils from repeated infections (or even a single really bad infection) then they become a lightning rod for getting ill and you are better off getting them removed
I just passed one of these yesterday and had been dealing with intense cold-like symptoms the two days before then... How on earth did TH-cam know I needed to see this video today? Either way, thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Perfect timing!
You ve just manifested it))
Happened to be the day before yesterday i took it out and now i see this videos, there are cameras that pay attention to what you do, see, search etc
It's the Algorithm Man. Our phones and alexa and siri and hey google all can hear us lol.
YT just wanted to gross me out..
If your device has mic is turned on it keeps happening
When I was a late teenager, I had tonsil stones. My mother did not know what they were so she took me to the doctor. He did not tell us they were common, instead he said they needed to come out. He removed them. This is the truth, I never in my life had a sore throat, cold or respiratory infection until a couple of weeks after they removed them. Hindsight is 20/20. Back then almost everyone had their tonsils removed. Wish I still had mine.
So frustrating that they removed your body's first line of defense. They still do this, as my nephew just had his removed recently.
Got mine and my foreskin!
Had my tonsils removed on May 16 of this year because of tonsil stones. I couldn't be happier.
I’m so glad to finally have a name for this. I’m now in my sixties but for so many years I endured this issue and I called it catarrh. Life long learner, thank you so much.
Happy to know that you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!
Me too. But in my 40s I finally threw up my hands and had my tonsils removed. Each medical provider I spoke with acted as if they never heard of it before. There are soooo many responses to this video, I don’t know why it isn’t classified as epidemic.
I used to get these all the damn time and got tonsillitis/strep throat about 3 or 4 times a year. I was miserable. Getting my tonsils removed was the best decision I've made in my life.
I am going to get mine removed.
No more dragon breath.
I have dealt with this for at least 25 years.
Products only mask the foul odor but so long.
This is me currently I think I have had tonsillitis 6 times within 8/9 months. It is horrible I want to get them removed
In 1964, I had the stones and such a bad infection that my doctor took out my tonsils at 19 years old. Painful operation at that age.
Best decision for me too
@@kemeyartusniki842 Dragon breath is a good name for it. You can pick them out with a qtip or toothpick. It eliminates the "dragon breath" once they are removed and you will feel alot better. too. I put up with this for 26 years. finally had my tonsils removed. No more sore throats. No more dragon breath.
I'm in my forties and a year ago I was laughing and coughed at the same time. I felt a stone hit my tongue. Of course I didn't know what it was. I made the mistake of smelling it and Oh my! It was the worst smell ever. Since then, it's only happened one other time, and I believe my diet has alot to with that. I'm so glad TH-cam is around to share this information and how to treat this.
I had very large tonsils as a kid. Always. I later learned that it’s a family trait (I’m adopted). It was getting tonsils stones that had me BEGGING to get my tonsils out at 17. The recovery was really easy for me. I’ve gotten sick significantly less each year and I noticed that my allergies have also gotten less severe. I also cut dairy and 100% recommend doing so for a myriad of benefits.
Same!! 24 when removed. Dairy free also.
You have to differentiate between pasteurized and unpasteurized dairy. Processed foods cause all kinds of intolerances, imbalances and problems. If you are able to get the raw natural versions, you might get different results after you detox your system.
I have always had enlarged tonsils , they wanted to have them removed when I was a kid because I got strep so often I’m 21 now and keep getting tonsils stones ect and am seriously considering having my tonsils removed
Is dairy really that bad?
I got my tonsils out about 6 days ago and I’ve been trying to eat less dairy, waiting for full recovery so I can go back to it :(
@@Dragon_warriors481 it really depends on your body. It’s a bad migraine trigger for me and also promotes phlegm which are both not what I want to be going on.
I used to have incredibly large tonsils, so big that if I stuck my tongue out they'd completely block my throat. I had big and small tonsil stones probably every week as a kid/teenager. Was never sick or had infections though. Eventually got tired of having to scoop them out of the cavities and the seriously awful smell that came with it and had them removed some years ago (at age 27+). Best thing I ever did! The surgeon came and spoke with me afterwards and told me that when she went to clamp down my tonsil before slicing, the whole thing "popped" and large amount of stones came spurting out 🤮She told me I had made the right decision, and I kinda wish I had done it sooner. The recovery was the most painful thing I've ever experienced (and I've been through some sh!t), but luckily it was short.
Is it advisable for someone above 16+ to remove it
@@mishealgomba2373 Yes, even kids get this surgery done. And I've heard the younger you are the less pain is experienced during recovery.
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How long did it take for you to fully recover? I have tonsil stones and i want to have my tonsils removed. But the pain afterwards makes me doubt...
@@chelseavanbael5054 Maybe a week or two, I can't really remember, but if you want it - do it. It's worth it!
I used to get those every so often, and never knew what they were or what caused them. They would just all of a sudden appear, then disappear. They surely did smell horrible! Thank goodness it hasn't happened in years. Thank you Dr. Berg for the information.
same, I haven't had them in years, I used to push them out with a Qtip and yes they smelled really bad
Healthy Diet defo clears these disgusting spongy rotten stones away!
@@moderndaysurvivor91 i eat a healthy diet and I still get them!
Me too, they just suddenly disappeared after dealing with them for years.
@@citrine6469 Your body could still be pushing grabage out that you've taken in over years
A few times I've dislodged a tonsil stone with a deep, painful sneeze. The odor of one could knock you over so I took a sample to a Dr. to find out what it was. Unfortunately he didn't know but I figured it out thanks to the internet. Since cleaning up my diet I have not had another.
That's pathetic the doctor didn't know. Seriously.
I could have told you what they were and I'm not even a doctor. Shame on your doctor.
Isn’t incredible that most doc don’t know?
@@kernow9324 Doctor’s practice medicine. They have not perfected it.
I stopped having them when I stopped drinking soda. I would get them frequently when I was a kid.
I've always had huge tonsils and I get these a couple of times a year. I figured out how to pop them out with the end of my toothbrush. I'm glad to finally hear an explanation as the Dr. said they were from food particles. I'll try cutting down on the carbs.
Been there and done that .. uh
I used to get stones all the time as a teenager, I used to pop them out with a cotton bud and boy, did they stink. I was also on strong antibiotics for years because of severe acne, and discovered in my 20s that dairy was highly inflammatory for me. So many things we didn't know back then that too many doctors still don't know today.
Thanks for sharing your experience here. Stay safe and healthy.
I had these stones for most of my life. 3 months on keto was enough for my tonsils to shrink and the stones to disappear completely. I returned to my normal fruit-veggies-dairy-egg diet. But sweets and bread are rare guests on my table. No junk food, no restaurants for me.
congrats on missing out on the joys of life i guess 🫡
@@ethanbarclay6292 I find joy in being healthy. You are nothing without your health. You will find little to no joy if you are sick because of bad health.
Honestly, since I started following your posts my trips to the doctor and chemist are now close to none. Thank you so much Dr Berg. You are amazing and awesome.
I take probiotics daily and it has IMMENSELY improved my overall health and also helped me to lose 37 pounds that I couldn’t get off even with diet and exercise. It melted stubborn fats from child bearing weight and dissolved my cellulite too.
OMG WHAT? 💯💥💥💥
What kind of probiotics do you take? I need all the help I can get
What probiotics do you take?
Can you give us the name of the probotic
Yes. Please share name of the ones you take
I used to get tonsil stones very frequently, I had my Tonsil's out in my early thirties and it was the best thing I ever did. It was the end of my tonsil stones for good! :)
I had my tonsils out when I was 8 years old but I’ve never heard about this - it really amazes me. The things our bodies can come up with really, really amazes me!!!😱
you're lucky! the recovery process is so much easier when you have your tonsils removed as a kid vs as an adult :(
@@besit6487 So I’ve been told - I don’t even remember if it was painful afterwards at that young age. I guess I really was lucky!
I'm wondering the percentage of people who still have their to sils, seems most I know do not...
@@besit6487I had those a couple times about 10 years ago. I thought it was food stuck back there! I picked it out with some tweezers. It was very difficult! I never seen them again.
I use to get tonsil stones all the time as a teenager. Once I gave up dairy milk, minimized cheese, & started drinking more water they stopped. Now I see them once in the blue moon. Usually when my allergies are flaring or I have a sinus infection.
Dr Berg made great videos on allergies and on sinus health to help with these.
Had it going on for 40yrs plus, got it currently, so searched n found this vid.
I can finally fix it now
I never knew what these were. Back when I was younger, I got a lot of these stones. I was always sick and always on antibiotics. I had tonsilitis, strep throat, sinus infections, and ear infections dozens of times. I haven't had these stones since I changed my diet over a decade ago. Thank you for the info.
Whats your diet now?
What is your diet now please assist?
Hello,what is your diet now ? Your tips could save a life ,thanks
I lived knowing about my tonsil stones for about 15 years of my life. I tried many many things, but nothing worked perfectly, until I get my tonsils removed. Only the tonsillectomy solved my problem definitely.
21 March 2022 - I had tonsil stones because of sinusitis in about late 1990s. I had them for years. But ever since I cleaned my tongue with tongue cleaner after brushing my teeth, the tonsil stones were gone. Tongue cleaner really helps me. 👍
Tongue cleaner???
@@nxtchpforme9154 ... Tongue Cleaner = Tongue Scraper. In the very old times, people used spoon to clean tongues. Nowadays there are so many varieties of tongue cleaners. I found the best one is the Guardian brand. I bought at Guardian Pharmacy, the price is about US$ 1, and it lasts for years.
It's interesting that I have always had this too and noticed it disappeared. After reading this, I realized it stopped after I started using my tongue scrapper religiously. So, yes I can attest to this.
@@fitriyani.sofwan ALSO A STIFF TOOTHBRUSH WORKS PERFECT AS TONGUE CLEANER
Never heard of a tongue cleaner before.I'm Learning new things everyday
Thank you so much for making informative videos to share with us. I’m 45 years old and I had never heard of tonsil stones until about 5 months ago. My Best Friend over the past 32 years had been sick and was treated with antibiotics….Shortly afterwards she developed Tonsil stones. On one occasion We were together when she removed 6 or so of them from around her tonsils. I had never seen anything like it. She said she has had them a few times in the past and I’m guessing she will likely have them again eventually. I’m going to send your video link to her.
My daughter digs them out on a regular basis. Doctors said when she was young there was nothing they could do about it. I have always felt bad for her having them and I think because she clears them out frequently she’s never had the bad breath associated with them.
You can have her tonsils removed
@@syeannaaguilar8969 She’s 33 now but not one - not one Dr said she should have her tonsils removed! Poor thing used to throw up every morning when she started school. Dr said it was her sinuses draining while she slept. If the internet was at my disposal 27 years ago - I would have had the knowledge to be able to fight to have them taken out. And fight I would have.
I just saw an Instagram post this dentist has a waterpik like flosser tool that removes stones 😳
@@SunnyBranstetter I couldn't get it to work looking in the mirror. Might need some help lol
@@SunnyBranstetter Use your iPhone flashlight into your mouth looking in the mirror.
So less sugar and more italian food (garlic , oregano).
Makes me smile😄
Thanks
You didn’t mention gargling with warm salt water three times a day. I’m an RN - it definitely helps reduce tonsil stones.
Mouthwash too?? Listerine should help right??
salt water does help thats what i use when i get them and they fall out after
The salt helps draw out infection and shrivel it up
@@lillybanks6999 yup
what salt to water ratio you use?
My tonsils were removed, and I never looked back!!! That's what resolved this problem and the constant strep infections... Never better!
Dr Berg, please make a short one for Salivary gland stones too and how to get rid of them!
Lived in Florida 16 years. Never got one. Moved to Alabama, got them every year. I think an environmental change will cause them. I learned to take a Q tip and slide down the side of my cheek, and to my throat to remove it. No gag when I am touching the cheek straight back to the throat. They've left craters in my tonsils.
Every dentist I go to has no idea how to remove them. I’m a hygienist and we never learned about them, we briefly discussed them and I essentially lead the class cause I was the only one who had them.
They are the bane of my existence. I wish you had any offer on how to get rid of them aside from having your dentist remove them. I’ve worked for 5 dentists office and I am a dental professional, none of them knew anything about them or how to remove them.
I trained my tongue to go into cavities and scoop this thing out
Also after having food, I always use my tongue to gauge if any residues accumulated in these regions.... Every time I get some residues after eating, I will just have a mouth rinse afterwards.
Hi there. I feel your pain. I am a dental hygienist, and I also get tonsil stones. What I have used with great success is a monoject irrigation syringe. It has the perfect curve to get into my tonsils. I fill it with water and flush either side multiple times until I don’t see any more stones come out. I try to do this at least once a month. Still haven’t figured out how to prevent formation. Trying a daily dental probiotic now as I’ve heard it can prevent them. Hope this helps! ❤
There is a guy on youtube that has videos on tonsil stones. I just watched his video (mix quarter tea spoons Himalayan sea salt, 2 table spoons ACV and 2 table spoons lemon juice in 16 oz. Water and gurgle (if you have gag like me). If not, best to go with a water pik and go after them. Daily rinse with warm water and salt for prevention. Good luck!
Good lord….my whole childhood just got explained in a few seconds. I used to absolutely SUFFER from sinus infections, UTI’s, and ear infections. I was also zinc, vitamin c, and dangerously vitamin d deficient. My tonsils were always large that every time I’d see the doctor or dentist they’d always comment on them. I’d always ask what these white and smelly things coming out of my tonsils were and they’d always say don’t worry about it, it’s normal. Now that I’m an adult I’ve decided to start taking vitamin c, d, zinc, and magnesium supplements just to help boost my immune system. I’ve noticed that I don’t get them very often anymore since I started taking the supplements. Once in a blue moon I’ll get one but it’s much smaller and has no smell to it. If only more doctors were more knowledgeable. 🤦🏻♂️😑
No smell? How many times you check ? 😂
@@mrcwoodworks4523 dude…..it was so bad I didn’t have to hold them up to my nose to smell them. 😣😣😣
No need to hold him up to the nose. They smell pretty stinky. Sometimes they will even smell like poop. Especially if you get them out first thing in the morning. Poop, from the throat. Lol. Now I understand why a lot of the old men from my childhood had breath that smell like poop. Yuck. You could smell that stuff from 3 feet away.
@@befree2771 especially when you squash them...
@@theresabush5074 😅 Putrid, when mashed!
My daughter had these many years ago, and around the time she had braces fitted, which was also when she had some sinus issues, which I believed were caused from the braces, which then caused stress & inflammation to her whole face. I took her to the doctors and she had NO idea what they were. Then it took a few more years to work it out ourselves. They caused her so much stress, and she was so self conscious.
My daughter had same thing. It was an awful time for her. So I understand what your daughter went thru and you too. I'm sorry our kids had it happen to them. We would ask her Dr and she just ignored us. Finally found one who understood what was going on and took out her tonsils. It was a terrible time for my daughter. But all is good now. Hope your daughter is doing good too.
I used to get these in my late teens or early twenties. I never had any idea what they were, thinking it was something I ate, but I would extract them myself. They never really bothered me physically, I just knew they didn't belong there. But way back then (I'm 60 now) was the last time I ever had one.
Some questions:
1) For the garlic, how often should I consume it? Should it be raw or cooked? How many cloves per day?
2) for the oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract how much and how often should we take those?
At least once per day you can add it to your cooking also follow a healthy hygiene practice of regularly brushing your teeth and gargling mouth wash or salt water after meals.
Most comprehensive talk about tonsil stone that I've listened to. Most literature is telling us that it's particles of food.
I had that before tonsillectomy. They smell so bad. I removed my tonsils and no regrets. I never have to deal with weekly sore throat anymore.
Great video as always!!!
So now you have far less protection against pathogens. You cut out a self-defense mechanism for no good reason.
@@Nautilus1972 no regrets here my friend.
@@JANYNEROCHAOFICIAL HI Janyne....please help. If you remove tonsils then those tonsils stone won't come anymore? Thanks in advance..
@@mrl9235 How can it come?😅
Had this problem for years and three doctors could not tell me what it was! Finally I realized for my body that they were worse when I ate eggs frequently; so I cut way back. Now hearing this I realize I was also a heavy carb eater in those days. Thanks so much for the insight.
Yooooooo I use to eat 3 hard boiled eggs daily and then I stopped too for other reasons but as he said in the video too much dairy!
Really, you may need to change your doctor if they could not tell what that is.
@@LiveLearnLove1 that's what I'm saying having ur friends play in your mouth is not ur doctor 🤣🤨
@@Dnizzle25 eggs aren't dairy.
Don't cook the eggs and they will be less problematic. Enjoy them by making mayonnaise with them. Also add to smoothies to improve texture of the drink. Always organic, no blood, and pasture raised, free to run, peck and scratch.
I tend to get tonsil stones shortly after eating sweet corn, mashed potatoes, or large amounts of dairy (cheese in particular). I hadn't even noticed how much this had dropped when I reduce the carb contents of my diet a couple years back!
I couldn’t stop mine so I just removed my tonsils. Best thing I ever did! The lack of bad breath gives you confidence that the tonsil stones take away completely.
Hi Rae, please did the bad breath go away after removing your tonsils?
@@hypothetical_Wisdom it gets worse while your mouth is healing but yes, my bad breath is 100% gone!
Thank you Dr. Berg!🙏
I’ve wondered for years where those stones came from. My appendics ruptured when I was a child and according to my parents it nearly took my life. I fell unconscious after the rupture and woke up 2 days later unaware of what had happened; I was terrified at the unfamiliar surroundings, the needles in my arm, and the draining open wound from the surgery. I was on antibiotics intravenously and by injection around the clock for many days and I recall finishing my school year in the hospital.
I was sickly from that point forward coming down with tonsillitis so regularly that the school sent me home and insisted that my parents have my tonsils removed before I’d be allowed to return. But my parents were against the surgery and simply waited awhile pretending to have had my tonsils removed and sent me back to school. Tonsillitis and tonsil stones became a very familiar part of my childhood until around 1975; that’s when I learned about vitamin c. After taking vitamin c for the first time I began to crave it and I’ve taken it ever since and since that time I haven’t had tonsillitis or tonsil stones.
I now take garlic and oregano oil because I’m prone to UTIs but I guess that’s helping to protect me from other infections as well.
Smart parents. Glad you're better.
Blessing in disguise apparently, you’re living ahead of the curve by already being on that regimen.... immune system built like Fort Knox lol glad you’re here with us today and bless your parents for not removing your tonsils
How often are you taking the oil of oregano? What does your regimen look like? I’m curious because I recently heard of the benefits of oil of oregano and want to implement it
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@@EmilyJohnson558 Now that I’m on keto, most definitely.
This introduction to the tonsils is truly illuminating! Now I understand why they should not be removed, ever!
Not true. Mine were removed when one tonsil swelled and didn't recede, which impeded eating, breathing, and feeling a lump at the throat. 25 years later and I've had no issues and rarely ever get sick.
I just always thought our bodies do not have any random spare parts we can just throw away. I’m trying to keep all mine.
@@djmaxxhtx I think that is a very prudent and wise approach; especially when you hear Doctor’s say that they aren’t entirely sure of their function. I think it’s safe to assume in a body with so many complexities there is definitely a purpose.
My health definitely went down hill after docs removed my appendix in ‘96. I often wondered if things might have been different if they had tried to save my appendix instead of taking it out with very little evidence that was what was causing my pain…
@@Funexpected I would like to have this conversation again, when you have 60 or more years.
I am very grateful to have mine and that I have fought quite literally with hands and feet not to get them removed when I was a kid.
@@wordsleuth992 Just be careful and get second opinions if possible. I went to a dentist and just wanted a cleaning and they wanted to charge me $900 for a procedure. I did not have any pain. Went to a second office and was charged $30. 13 yrs later still no cavities and regular annual cleanings.
I’m having my tonsils removed thanks to these 😭😭 mine is SOOOO bad I feel I’m choking 😫😫😫😫 at this point there’s no turning back
Mannnnn I get tonsil stones often.. The DR told me if I had my tonsils removed it was a 50/50 chance I’d still get them so I never removed my tonsils (unnecessary pain my opinion) but this video was needed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 THANK YOU
Dr. Berg is the BEST on YTube. I had this and never knew what it was. After following his advise on many topics over the years, I've come a long way as far as my health improvement. Thank You Dr. Berg for all your excellent videos! May our creator bless you and your family always. Cheers!
I used to get these constantly as a child. I was the oldest of 4 children and was brought up on a high carb and dairy diet. My mother made casseroles constantly for our meals which most of them consisted of white rice, white potatoes, or pasta, usually rice, probably because that was cheapest and easiest. She would also reserve some of the rice for next morning’s breakfast to warm with a little milk and sugar mixed together for our breakfast. The casseroles would have a scant amount of pieces of meat, usually some chicken, and also a few canned peas & carrots along with a can of cream of something soup to hold it together. We drank either water or milk every day. I gave up milk completely eventually after having my own children and learning all the reasons why it was not good for any of us, and the same about all the carbs, and even fruits, and turning to a ketogenic diet with more vegetables.
Now after hearing all the reasons behind these “stones” that I used to dig out of my tonsils occasionally as a child, I realize I must have had horrible breath!
I wish I would have known these things from Dr Berg much younger in life. I appreciate the difference you have made in my and my family’s lives in turning our family’s habits in a healthier direction.🌱❤️
I had these 20 years ago or so, and havent really had a lot since then. It’s interesting that you say that this has to do with the immune system-I was just diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dx. How are you and have you considered taking increased doses of vitamin D?
When I was 38, I had one huge tonsil stone and saw an ENT to have it removed. That ENT decided to remove only half of the affected tonsil, which ended up causing more issues later. He ended up closing his practice, so I had to see a new doc. The new ENT was furious 🔥the previous one only took half the tonsil out and went on a tirade- to me, the patient- talking badly about the doctor soOo fiercely that I was in a state of shock listening to him.👀 Evidently, they knew each other and had history between each other. Oh, and I was asked if I wanted to smell it... I opted not to experience tonsil stone reek. Ultimately had both tonsils fully removed and since I was a 38 yr old smoker, it took over a year to fully recover.
I get sinus infection's all the time
I recommend chewing a clove and keeping it in the mounth for 15 min before sleeping. That will prevent bad bacteria development.
Only a suggestion; I had a big problem with tonsil stones during my childhood. My mother used to drop apple vinegar on them. That was a great solution.
Great solution, literally 😂😂
@@TimothyNyota Not funny. it's really works.
I had a Chinese pediatrician and he got my mom to wet a chopstick and dip it in salt to poke at them. I hated him because of it 🤣
@@34psychotic I agree with you. There are many different methods to treat with.
@@rdns263 To make them come out easier, we used to apply baking soda on them.
Just had my tonsils out this morning glad I don't have this problem anymore
Pulling coconut oil and gargling with it daily 5min has given me amazing results. And when I swish sea salt water 2-5min in my mouth after every meal and gargle the results were even better. I have no "morning breath" and the tonsil stones have not returned. I do brush my teeth 2x day.
Dr. Berg, you are a breath of fresh air. Modern doctors are such a disappointment. All they want to do is give you a pill that will make you come back for blood work all the time. You helped me understand my health issues and I see a huge improvement by using natural ingredients and changing my diet. I enjoy your videos, they are exactly what I look for in educational material. To the point, with no fluff. Thank you for all your helpful advice.
Maybe because he is not an actual doctor, he is more of an alternative remedy expert.
Ikr
Breath of fresh air, I see what you did there😂
@@reedubb me to 😆
@@lennymac5915 You get it, Lenny😂😂😂
I get them every time I go overboard on sweets and stuff like cookies, proven 100%. used to have inflamed tonsils as a kid nearly all year round
How did you cure the inflammed tonsils?
Same here. It's the chemicals in the food from the corporations. Tonsil stones is your body removing these poisons.
That's why Rockefeller medicine removes your tonsils when youre a child. So the poisons stay in your body.
SAME!!!!
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I don't get these as often as before. Usually if you keep your mouth hydrated both during the day and after doing your teeth before bed, these can be prevented very easily. A lack of hydration in the mouth is known to cause these as well, as the bacteria in the tonsils will actually remain there if oral hydration is not maintained. The remedies mentioned in the video are quite interesting too though! I hate having to push them out of my tonsils whenever I notice them inside them after swallowing something!
Your actually completely wrong about that. I drink lots of water and my oral hygiene is very good and I still get them.
Perhaps there is another cause in your case then.
When I was young I was showing off and chewed a cigarette but then I coughed it up. My tonsils burned. After that I noticed pits in my tonsils. When I would get a sore throat doctors would tell me to eat salted potato chips because germs would get in those pits and they would be hard to get out. After a while what seemed like puss balls would plug up these pits or holes if I don’t drink enough water. Sometimes I had to take a paper clip to remove or dig out these puss balls that smelled terrible. They would hurt until removed. Sometimes I could simply cough and one would come flying out of my mouth onto my hand. Overtime doctors said my tonsils were rotting out. They told me that’s more common than I think. Nice to know I am not alone.
Best decision I ever made was getting my tonsils removed. I had the WORST tonsil stones that smelled like fecal matter, my tonsils were always inflamed and swollen and had a constant sore throat. The Dr. said he had never seen tonsils filled with so much puss. Helped me immensely.
I'm almost to this point 😓 I remember coughing up one at 7 years old and I'm now 42. I'm over it!!
Same !tonsils out at 33! Tonsillitis 8+times a yr and nasty stones...enough was enough!
did getting your tonsils removed hurt afterwards?
@@blackstormer95 as someone who is in the ending stages of recovery from a tonsillectomy, yes, it does hurt, a lot. i don't want to scare you, and you should definitely get your tonsils removed if they are bothering you and causing problems, but the recovery caught me by surprise because I was not aware of bad it was, so i'm letting u know
@@ericaford1454 same situation.. I’m 43 and hv tonsils stones for past 2years and every rime I decid to get surgery I end up pushing it forward by the year . I’m so scared of recovery. I’m stressed 😩.. did you get it fone
I used to get these stones all the time. My Dr. had my tonsils removed to prevent them. I was 35 years old at the time. Interesting that my Dr. did not suggest a dietary change first. I was simply diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis.
but now your lungs are not protected!
Yeah.. I've seen them taken out of children, just because'... It's nearly as common as pulling wisdom teeth.
They typically leave your adenoids which are small tonsils in the pharyngeal passage.
@@sidthemyth mines have been out over 8 years. Infected tonsil compromise your immune system. I haven’t been sicks since and I only recently started eating healthy! The human body can adapt. I’m Covid proof lol. Health isn’t absolute, everyone isn’t genetically the same.
Same thing here. Went to the doc because of these things, got diagnosed with chronic tonsilitis, and got offered to remove the tonsils. I didn't though, as I wasn't too eager to cut parts of my body out. I still have the stones and clear them out once a week. Guess I should try garlic and to reduce carb/dairy intake. Kind of embarresing to say, but I never tried any other remedies because it didn't occur to me, since the doctor basically offered no options other than surgery. Just happened to stumble on this vid by accident.
I always wondered what that lump of white stink I would spit out every once in a while was! I always thought it was plaque buildup that got stuck under my tonsil! Rarely happened and hasn’t happened in over a decade now. Thanks for the info!
Ten years ago, I thought I was developing a tumor in the back of my throat. I couldn’t see anything, but I could feel it. Two nights before I had an appointment to see my doctor, I woke up with something in my mouth that felt huge. It was white, firm, and the size of a jawbreaker gum-ball. I wrapped it in a paper towel and went back to sleep. Next morning, it had shrunk to the size of a BB and had turned a rusty red. Doc said it was a tonsil stone. I was 65, always had great health (still do) and never get sick or get a sore throat, and I eat healthy. He thought it might be caused by an antibiotic for a sebaceous cyst that I had been on the month before. I have not had a tonsil stone since then.
I'm honestly impressed by the time and effort you put into these videos. Keep it up 💛
Same!
same, I'm impressed. It would take me a couple years, I'm sure, to get through all the vids
TH-cam pays $500 per 40 views
I had my tonsils and adenoids removed when I was 6. Don't remember all the problems I had prior to their removal, but I have known many people over the years who had to regularly deal with problem tonsils so I am glad mine were removed.
I remember the first time I noticed a tonsil stone in my mouth. I was freaked out and thought I had a tooth growing out of my tonsils some how. When I googled it I found out about tonsil stones.
Hello 🌹 it's nice meeting you here on TH-cam. Where are you from?
I got them a lot as a kid because i was constantly sick as a child and was on antibiotics a lot. I was always getting ear infections this makes so much sense
I had tonsilitis 18 times one year so my mom had my tonsils removed at 12. Looking back, it was caused by the stress of her abusive new husband that year. About six months ago, my doctor told me that my tonsils actually grew back! She said it happens some times. I love this channel. Oregano Oil is my go-to antibiotic (and Olive Leaf). They work absolute wonders.
My brother and I had our tonsils removed when I was nearly 4 and he was just 19 months younger than I. In my 30's my tonsils had grown back (though MUCH smaller)! I am 70 years old and have had only one bout of tonsillitis. I believe God put these organs in our bodies for a reason. We should treat them much better!
Do not worry, that part of your body is useless, some people have them very sensitive and get infected more than episodes/year. If you have more than 6 episodes/year is a must to get rid of them. Stress has nothing to do with your tonsils infections, the reason why you think that is because your mother took a good medical advise and removed them. After resection your infection stopped. It is a lot worse to get 10 time/ year antibiotics than to go trough 2 hours surgery to remove that useless tonsils.
I’ll try them !
They grew back wow
Wow didn’t know they grow back, 😂🤣😉😂🤣😂👍🏻
I had tonsil stones as a child and into my teens, so I finally had my tonsils removed and they never came back again. It's been 18 yrs now. Best decision I made to get rid of them, but tonsil recovery surgery isn't fun and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy...
Yes! All through my childhood I had them too and bad recurring tonsillitis. Finally got them taken out about a year and a half ago. I don't regret it one bit! Haven't been sick since 👍🏼 but I do agree with you, recovery is brutal!
@@cassandram.554 how long is the recovery process
@@dani23dani85 Honestly, total it took about two and half weeks. The worst part for me was the terrible ear aches that came with it. My throat wasn't even that bad. Everyone is obviously different though.
I used to get tonsil stones all the freaking time - like every couple of weeks. Finally got my tonsils out at 30 (Drs wouldn't believe me). Best choice I've ever made. No more tonsil stones, very few sore throats.
I had tonsillitis all my childhood and into my 20's constantly. Like almost every other month, For some reason they refused to remove them. Well finally when I was 28 and serving in the military I got inflamed tonsils and touched the back of my throat with my finger and these "stones" exploded out of my tonsils leaving huge bleeding cavities. Was immediately admitted to hospital and had them removed. Long story short, I wish they had done it 20 yrs earlier and I wouldn;t have suffered this crap for 2 decades.
I have to agree with others in the comments! This is a wonderful explanation! Thank you so much! I have struggled with sinus and digestive issues my entire life and I'm now 31. This gives me hope to have a better understanding. I still deal with some debilitating symptoms at times. However thanks to people like you it has made me hopeful. I have a passion with health and wellness to help myself and others! I can't wait to heal myself and help others! God Bless you Dr. Berg🤍☺️🙏🏽
Me and my Husband were literally just talking about these five minutes ago.I have had chronic tonsillitis throughout my life and have had issues with these things off and on.I hack them up normally.I’ve never had to go to the doctor to get them removed.Since being on Keto,etc,haven’t had any issues with them..
So what helped you since you didn't remove them
*My husband and I
I got them constantly as a kid! Never knew what they were! Thanks for this.
I was born with unusually large tonsils and was sick with tonsil infections all the time. Back then, the Drs went through a period where they stopped removing them. So I suffered.. sick every week, missing school, class trips.. etc.
Wasn't until i was about 24 i finally found a surgeon who was willing to take them out. I have not had a throat infection since. Or a sore throat. The tonsil stones I had were huge always. No regrets.
Hello 🌹 it's nice meeting you here on TH-cam. Where are you from?
I had these all till I was 18 then had my tonsils removed. This totally solved the problem
I always had giant bumpy tonsils and the nasty white stones but they were never hard. You could smush them. Man they smelled horrid. I had no idea they were common. Since going Gluten free my tonsils are normal size and never had a stone again.
I got them when I was a kid and used to just pick them out and smash him and you’re right they did stink
@@jean4157 i only had as a kid too and I’d threaten my little sisters with them. How gross I was. I wonder why they went away as we got older?
@@wildbeasts1 You mean your sisters went away as you got older? Gee, I wonder why. 😜
Yes disgusting :( ya they are soft yuk
@@wildbeasts1 Grow-D :)
I used to get tonsillitis commonly as a child. I also used to regularly get those whitish chunks in my tonsils. I remember working them out of my tonsils as young as 4th grade.
After I got my tonsils taken out a few months before turning 18, my health was dramatically better. No more sore throats, tonsillitis, ear aches, etc.
I think I've only been sick 3 or 4 times since they were taken out in the last 31 years.
Side note, I'd asked them to save my tonsils so I could see them (blood, gore from surgical stuff never bothered me.... always wanted to be a veterinarian).... well, they didn't save them to show me because they were all full of puss..... and that was at a time where I felt well and healthy. So they were in bad condition.
how did u get them removed
You think that you get less sick because you had your bacteria-fighting tonsils taken out?
@@Nautilus1972 you think you know something we don't? Fn hilarious
I was responsible for a strep throat outbreak in basic training. Every time I went to the hospital on base about my throat problems, they would just give me motrin. Finally got them taken out in 2004 and haven't had a sore throat since. They warned me that my throat would be really sore after the surgery but the pain was nowhere near as bad as my strep and tonsillitis episodes.
that's my personal experience as well. I would get these grayish-looking stones all the time, in addition to at twice per year painful strep infections... sometimes will cough these stones out- they stink awul! But then I got my tonsils removed in 2013- no more sore throat, no stones, and I've been sick during this time no more than a couple of times.
i am watching this again, after you first posted it 9 months ago. i just picked up on something, i learned about a1c, the blood test, found out i was pre diabetic, i also learned, after having cancer (had to learn it on line, since no dr ever told me) that taking d3 and zinc are great fighters of bad bacteria so it makes sense that i no longer get tonsil stones. i dont have my tonsils, lost them as a kid, but they still find their way in there, and i have since figured out what they were. i also no longer get sinus or inner ear infections. i was getting them all the time as a kid and even an adult, into my 50’s. but taking better care to cut carbs and sugar way down and taking good vitamins and minerals, i think things are much better. also, so far, no cancer after over 5 years. and i had declined treatments, other than removal of the cancer. so far so good.
Praise Jesus💜Godspeed 💜
Love this explanation! I have always thought it was not food like everyone says. I get them on and off, sometimes it's liquid. At least now I know what they really are! I had chronic tonsil infections as a child.
Thanks for your input.
I used to get these things since I was 5 years old. My mom couldn't get any answers as to what they were. Years later she found a homeopathic nutritionist and we finally got answers. He suggested I cut out all dairy and that solved my issues
You’re always on time, doctor!!
That explains what I cough out from my mouth when I was a kid. My tonsil stone came out naturally. Glad to know this 'cause I've always been wondering what that was! Fortunately tho it never came back! Thank you for sharing the information ❤
My tonsils are much smaller now since I started removing these things with a cotton bud but they still gather and it's a regular thing I do. I love to prevent them completely.
I have choked on these couple of times while I was talking to people. They were wondering what on earth I was choking for no apparent reason
Garlic it is! Thank you! Let’s put these stomach acids to work!
I’m excited! I’m always excited for the solutions you provide!
I had this problem often as a kid. I was also very sickly since birth. As I got older sometimes I would cough them out or use a dental pick very carefully. I've gone to the doctor and showed them one and they said it was strep throat and told me to take antibiotics. I would get strep every year so I knew it wasn't that. As an adult I finally learned what they were actually called.
I used to have these as a teen and young adult.... thankfully my mom told me if you remove the important tonsils than bad bacteria goes into the body to affect other organs. I am a super healthy 65yr old! Thanks to common sense.
I've been dealing with this for years. I never had my tonsils removed so over time they have atrophied but left small pockets in the back of my throat. These pockets capture small pieces of food. Especially small chewed nut fragments which lodge somewhat deep in the pockets. Tonsil stones... well I guess could be so, but for me its totally deteriorating food fragments. I simply clean them out once every week or couple of weeks with a curved dental syringe used to clean tooth sockets after tooth extraction (dentist gives them to me for free). I fill the syringe with warm water and after brushing my teeth use a small flashlight to look into the pockets then direct the syringe generated stream of water to flush them out. That simple, works every time. Eliminates "medicine" breath instantly.
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I brought a water flosser to do the exact same thing
You talked about the microbiome. That's probably the most important thing for your health. A bad microbiome will produce toxins and let them pss though into your blood. So many food allergies are cured by fixing the microbiome! Mental issues as well! Some people have microbiomes so bad the fungus in their gut produces alcohol directly into their blood
I had a partial tonsillectomy some years ago because I had a horrible getting of a constant lump in my throat (trapped tonsilolith/cyst). When I came to after, the ENT surgeon who had seen hundreds/thousands of patients in her years of work tools me she had never seen tonsils like mine- describing them as long tubes instead of the normal glands others have. 🤷♀️
OH any gosh, I am so happy I ran into your Dr. Berg !! I get those all the time, I can feel when they are starting out, very uncomfortable and smells horrendous! I can’t tell you how happy I am to have come across this video. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us.
Me too!!! I’ve wondered how to even ask my doctor or my dentist!! I remove them on my own with a qtip.. usually have to push on the tonsil to get it all out!!